Essen’s two goals powers women’s soccer team past Trine, 2-1

ANGOLA, Ind. – Junior Emma Essen scored both goals to power the Olivet College women's soccer team past Trine (Ind.) University, 2-1, this afternoon at Weaver Field in Angola, Indiana.

THE BASICS
Final Score: Olivet 2, Trine 1
Location: Weaver Field; Angola, Ind.
Records: Trine 5-10 overall, 1-10 MIAA; Olivet 10-5 overall, 8-4 MIAA

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Thunder took an early 1-0 lead in the fourth minute off a free kick.
• Essen leveled the score less than 10 minutes later after receiving a pass from senior Isabelle Leon.
• The score remained 1-0 at halftime.
• The Comets took a 2-1 lead, as Leon fed Essen for the goal in the 78th minute.

FOR THE COMETS

• Olivet finished the game with a 20-11 advantage in shots attempted.
• Essen led the way with six shots, while Leon and freshman Chelsie Smith each had four.
• Freshman Samantha Gifford earned her first win in goal.

FOR THE THUNDER

• Marisa Robinett scored the goal. She also recorded a team-high four shots.
• Kristina Veljovic played all 90 minutes in goal and stopped nine shots.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Essen has 10 goals and five assists for 25 points this season. Those totals exceed her previous two seasons combined.
• Leon has at least one point in each of the Comets' 10 wins this season.
• With her two assists, Leon moved into a tie for second all-time at Olivet with 23 career helpers. She needs three to tie and four to become the all-time leader.

UP NEXT

• Olivet ends a string of four-straight road games with a 7 p.m. game next Wednesday at Albion College.